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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.02, 536.40 and 368.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.02, 536.40 and 368.50 is: 508.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.02 : 536.40 = 368.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.02/536.40 = 368.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.02x = 536.40 × 368.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.02x = 197,663.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,663.40/389.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.11

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